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Iris setosa var. arctica
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Iris setosa var. arctica
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Iris setosa var. arctica


Dwarf Arctic Iris

 USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.289.300


This is a short, grassy leaved Iris species, native to Siberia and Alaska. It forms a low tuft of bright green, sword-shaped leaves. Loads of small three-petalled flowers appear in late spring, lavender-blue with silvery-white veining. Very cold tolerant. A good choice for edging or in the sunny rock garden. Also effective when mass planted as a sort of groundcover. Prefers a soil that does not dry out. Easily divided in early autumn. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten.

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Iris setosa var. arctica


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Height
   15-30 cm
   6-12 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
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